​Decolonising Birth

Sunday

What does it mean to decolonise birth? How can I contribute to a decolonised birthing space? How can I begin unpacking my unconscious bias and cultural socialisation? How can I become a better ally for birthing BIPOC? If you've never asked yourself any of these questions by 2021, it's time to start engaging in spaces that do. This honest and robust talk offers an introduction into how race, power and privilege affects our ability to access, understand and support birthing BIPOC and how our actions, (albeit well intentioned) often uphold systemic racism and oppression.  

About Janelle Da Silva

Janelle Da Silva is a decolonising birth worker, TEDx Speaker, philanthropist and multi-hyphenated artist humbly living on Wadawurrung Country. Specialising in social justice education and racial literacy, Janelle is committed to promoting allyship with Australia’s First Nations people through providing robust educational spaces for anyone willing to decolonise their behaviour. Janelle is a proud multi-racial, intersectional mother of five and an advocate for social change through the arts.